Comments on: Dear Reader, Maybe You Suck

By: Libertad Leal

Libertad Leal — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:30:22 +0000

This is just so so good, I love your words as much as stour photos. I am my own worst enemy and I know that. But I can change that and I will.

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:02:49 +0000

In reply to Pauline. Pauline, you will be so much better, because you will be YOU <3

By: Pauline

Pauline — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:04:56 +0000

Dear Brooke,

I love your works, your videos and your words.
I’m in an art school, I’ll be graduate in a few months. I’m so scared of my future, I want to be a photographer but I lack self confidence, even my teachers tell that.
You’re a real inspiration, and I hope, that one day, I’ll be as good as you.

Pauline

By: Fermin

Fermin — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 03:17:20 +0000

You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your work. Artists like you gives me strength to persue my visions and goals. Keep inspiring.

By: Lu

Lu — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:59:33 +0000

Never spend too much time thinking! or you’ll get confused 🙂 . I am not saying here that thinking is a bad thing, I know that this is one of the best things we have as humans and great things came from it. It’s ruminating and obsessing what can lead us to unhealthy mind stated. trying my best lo live my dreams too. Gracias Brooke! Mucho Amor <3

By: Jen Sulak

Jen Sulak — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:10:23 +0000

the greatness within.

By: Mary-Claire

Mary-Claire — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:07:19 +0000

I have to tell you, I was rather taken aback at the title of your blog post–I thought, “That doesn’t sound like Brooke at all!”

We can take our gifts and work with them, we can take our non-gifts and learn from them. I used to be upset if people didn’t like my photos, now I laugh when they say they don’t understand me! Because what I create is for me, my vision, my story.

😀 Thanks for everything!

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 19:15:16 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Cobb. I can definitely relate Rebecca - I have been a big worrier my whole life and there have been many times when it brought me down. It may sound cliche, but I tell myself that I can be a worrier or a warrior and I have to fight through it and realize that my dreams are worth going after. I can't wait to see where your journey leads you!

By: Rebecca Cobb

Rebecca Cobb — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:56:12 +0000

Thank You so much for this, Brooke! I always spend time worrying about the future. About everything you said. If i really have talent, if i am just wasting my time, if I will go anywhere with my photography, or just my life i general. One thing that keeps me hopeful is my faith. Proverbs 3: 5-6. ” Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path”. I consider this my life verse because i worry constantly, and saying this verse to myself is the only thing that can make me stop for a second and ponder on God and His greatness and remembering that i can trust Him completely. I am still working on believing in my self and believing that i can do anything i set my mind too, but, i know that will come in time. Thank you for being a continuous inspiration in my life. 🙂

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:39:05 +0000

In reply to John Barclay. Thank you so much John! I really appreciate that. I'm glad to have you hear and look forward to discussions in the future :)